Skinny Easy Healthy Banana Coconut Date Muffins Recipe

Skinny easy healthy banana coconut date muffins; Perfect as part of a light and healthy breakfast or snack. And a wonderful way to use up those very black over-ripe bananas that you end up with every now and again.

There have been 3 over-ripe banana staring at me from the counter for several days, getting more and more black. Yesterday was the day I had a decision to make: either toss them into the trash or do something with them. So, wanting something different than my simple low fat banana bread, I tried to get a little creative and came up with these healthy banana coconut date muffins.

When it’s time to use up leftover bananas, what’s the first thing you think of?

The first things that pop into my head are quick breads and muffins. I’m not sure if that’s because I love them or because they are so easy to stir together. I’m all about maximum reward for minimal effort.

Skinny Healthy Banana Coconut Date Muffins

I used a combination of whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour and old fashioned rolled oats. Since the bananas, coconut, and dates all add sweetness, I only used 1/2 cup brown sugar. Sticking with the coconut theme, I used light coconut milk and 3 tablespoons of coconut oil for added moistness and healthy fat.

I sampled one yesterday afternoon, when still warm from the oven. (I definitely think muffins are at the best they day they’re baked) And had another one for breakfast this morning with a little breakfast parfait of greek yogurt, honey, and oranges. Just 20 seconds in the microwave warmed this healthy muffin just enough to give it that fresh-from-the oven taste I love.

If you’re looking for a way to use up those leftover bananas that’s a little out of the ordinary, these muffins are definitely worth trying.